18 Times Julia Louis-Dreyfus Proved That Veep's Selina Meyer Is a True American Hero
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus has won yet another Emmy for her role on HBO's Veep. She's is practically a national treasure, and we're continually impressed with her portrayal of Selina Meyer, politician extraordinaire. In her honor, let's celebrate all of the times Selina has proven that she's a true American hero.
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When she casually dismisses someone she doesn't like.
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When she nonchalantly burns half of the population.
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Then double burns poor Ben Caffrey.
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When she CANNOT with her broken teleprompter.
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Whenever she utilizes her problem-solving skills.
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When she shows professional restraint.
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When her poker face is on point.
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When she shows you exactly how side-eye is done.
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Whenever she considers stand-up comedy as a career choice.
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That time she almost gets assassinated and then uses it to her advantage.
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When she truly is every single one of us.
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Whenever she shows off her knack for metaphor.
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And of course, when she treasures those who love her.
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All the times she knows what she wants to say, but it just comes out terribly.
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When she passes life lessons on to her daughter.
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When she impresses her cabinet with a poignant speech.
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Then finishes it with a classy punctuation.
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